Potato supplier sues Tesco

A former potato supplier to supermarket giant Tesco has failed to have an action for alleged breach of contract and personal injuries entered into the fast track Commercial Court list.

Paul Sweeney, trading as Paul Sweeney & Co, Newcastle, Co Dublin, is suing Tesco Ireland claiming he spent millions between 1998 and 2006 investing in facilities based on an agreement to supply potatoes for Irish stores but which the supermarket firm terminated without reasonable notice.

Mr Sweeney is also claiming damages for bullying, nervous shock, and assault and battery arising out of meetings and contacts with a Tesco executive.